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How to Travel from

Basel to Florence

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Florence
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$89.06

L'Aurora Viaggi

Phone:
+39 0963 313116
Website:
viaggiaurora.it/
Bus from Bellinzona North Arbedo Castione to Florence
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$508.90

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Venice
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.07–$547.07

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$636.13
Plane from Basel to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$763.36
Plane from Basel to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41
Plane from Basel to Venice
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$763.36

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Basel to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$508.90

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Basel to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$826.97
Plane from Basel to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$699.74

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.63–$21.63

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.26–$101.78
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$55.98
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$89.06

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$61.07–$82.70
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.62–$44.53
Train from Venezia Mestre to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$53.43–$69.97

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$24.17–$33.08
Train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.54–$12.72

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Basel SBB to Castione-Arbedo
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$49.62
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$30.53

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Florence?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Florence is to bus which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 9h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Florence?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Florence is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $108.70 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Florence?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Florence. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Florence?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Florence. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Firenze S.M.N. via Lugano and Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Florence?

The distance between Basel and Florence is 633 km. The road distance is 641.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Florence without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Florence without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $65.22 - $163.04 .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Florence?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Basel to Florence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Florence bus from?

Basel to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Florence train from?

Basel to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Florence?

The best way to get from Basel to Florence is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $65.22 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $76.09 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $70.65 - $206.52 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Basel to Florence bus arrive?

Basel to Florence bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Basel to Florence train arrive?

Basel to Florence train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Florence?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Florence is 641 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Basel to Florence.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Florence?

Book your Basel to Florence train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Florence?

Book your Basel to Florence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Florence?

There are 7096+ hotels available in Florence. Prices start at $62.57 per night.
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